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Marie Balek Obituary

Balek, Marie L. (nee Dombrowski) 102 years young, loving mother of Arlene (Thomas) Kula; Cherished grandmother of Leanne Mieszala and Kimberle Czmiel; Dearest great-grandmother of Amanda and Christopher Mieszala and Nicole and Michael Czmiel; Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM. Funeral Friday 9:15a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. Julie Billiart Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 24, 2012.

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Sue Smolak

May 1, 2012

Arlene, Tommy, Leanne, Kim and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You were blessed to have her for so many years. She was strong, happy and healthy. Who can ask for more? Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Tony Zawila

April 29, 2012

Dear Leanne & Family,

As you know, there is nothing anybody can say to take away the pain of the loss of your dear Gram. So I'm not even going to try. Rather, I want you to know that I am HERE for you - 24/7. If you need someone to talk to when you feel that overwhelming grief and emptiness come out of nowhere, or if you want to talk about something as casual as the weather forecast - I'm HERE! May Almighty God be with all of you during this most difficult time, and may the beautiful words of Psalm 23 comfort you always: "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want..."

Love always,

Jo-Jo Malinowski

April 25, 2012

Arlene and Family:
I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your mom & grandma. Grief can be so hard, but your special memories help you cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Your mom was a very special person; I remember when I meet her at the IPA convention when Leanne became IPA Queen. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Alway's Jo-Jo & Joe

Steve and Ev Fornek

April 24, 2012

Best thoughts and prayers to the family and loved ones of Marie for peace today and each day here forward.

April 24, 2012

To the family of Marie Balek may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

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